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Bowman, GA
City in Elbert County, Georgia.
Population
804
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
0
Bowman and its ZIP codes
Bowman at a glance
- Bowman is 36% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,625 a year, 47% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $712 a month.
Local data for Bowman, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowman, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,625
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (76), German Americans (51), Scottish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elbert County. PPP loans are for Bowman.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,257
5,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
How people get to work
Bowman, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowman, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
301
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowman, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Bowman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RoystonCity | 7.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| CanonCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| CarltonCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| ComerCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| HartwellCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| ElbertonCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| BowersvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| DanielsvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| IlaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ColbertCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| LavoniaCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| CarnesvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Reed CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 23.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowman, GA in?
- Bowman is in Elbert County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Bowman, GA?
- About 804 people live in Bowman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowman?
- Nearby places include Dewy Rose (5.8 mi), Eagle Grove (6.1 mi), Royston (7.4 mi), Franklin Springs (8.5 mi), Canon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023